Winter Maintenance of Roads

Snow Removal

During winter events the main roads are cleared and salted first, followed by residential and secondary roads. Snow removal takes time, especially in heavy accumulation. If you see snow removal equipment, please keep a safe distance. Snowplows can create temporary white-out conditions with blowing snow and have limited control of the amount and direction of the snow coming off the blade. Please refrain from pushing driveway snow back onto the road as this can create a hazard to the road users.

Snow Removal Route Map

During winter snowfall, property owners are encouraged to:

Remove vehicles and sports equipment from roadways and park in your driveway
Keep catch basins clear of snow and ice for proper drainage during a thaw
Keep fire hydrants clear and visible
Clear snow and ice from the municipal sidewalk abutting your property
Place garbage cans and recycle bins in driveway approach, not on snow banks or the road.

It is recommended that residents wait to clear their driveway approaches until the plows have been able to clear the curb lanes. During snow removal, the equipment operators cannot lift their blade every time they come to a driveway approach.

Please see our Snow Removal Route Map above for your information. Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Please contact Public Works at 519-969-4143 for your request.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during winter weather events. Let's work together to keep our roads and sidewalks safe.

Issues can be reported anytime using the Customer Service Portal. You can also call the Public Works Department Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at 519-969-4143. In the event of an after hours emergency, the phone will be answered by the Police Dispatch Center.

“Jack Frost” Triumphs: Sacred Heart Grade One Students Name the Snowplow

Wednesday, November 27, 2024: The Town of LaSalle Public Works Department and Jack Frost the snowplow paid a special visit to the grade one students of Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School today to congratulate them on winning the Name the Snowplow contest. The event was filled with excitement as students posed for photos with the new snowplow, enjoyed candy dispensed from the plow, and took turns sitting in the driver’s seat, making it a memorable visit.

In September, LaSalle elementary school grade one students participated in a Name the Snowplow Contest by entering a name on behalf of their school for the new snowplow that will be hitting the Town of LaSalle streets this winter.

Voting and the announcement of the official new name took place at the LaSalle Truck or Treat event at the Vollmer Complex on Saturday, October 26.

“This is the second year that we have held this contest. We wanted to make it a fun contest all around by involving the local schools, holding the voting at a unique Town event that could feature the snowplow, and congratulating the winning students with a school visit,” said Mark Beggs, Manager of Roads and Parks. “Seeing the kids smiling faces is why we chose this exciting way to name the plow again this year.”

The winning name is proudly affixed to the new single-axle snowplow used by the Roads department for winter maintenance around the Town of LaSalle. Other names entered in the contest were; Polar Bear, C3-P Snow, Super-neige, and Bumble. A similar contest was held last year for a snowplow that was added to the fleet in 2023. École élémentaire Monseigneur-Augustin-Caron grade one students won with the name Sonic le chasse-neige.

LaSalle’s Grade One Students Name the Snowplow Sonic le chasse-neige

Thursday, November 30, 2023: The Town of LaSalle Public Works Department and Sonic le chasse-neige paid a special visit to the grade one students of École élémentaire Monseigneur-Augustin-Caron to congratulate them on winning the Name the Snowplow contest. Photos with the new snowplow, a candy conveyor belt, and students taking turns sitting at the helm of the plow made it a memorable visit.

In September, LaSalle elementary school grade one students participated in a Name the Snowplow Contest by entering a name on behalf of their school for the new snowplow that will be hitting Town of LaSalle streets this winter. Entries were received from St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary, École élémentaire Monseigneur-Augustin-Caron, LaSalle Public, Legacy Oak Trail Public School, and Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School.

Voting and the announcement of the official new name, Sonic le chasse-neige, took place at the LaSalle Truck or Treat event at the Vollmer Complex on Saturday, October 28. “We wanted to make this a fun contest all around by starting with a creative contest, holding the voting at a unique Town event that could feature the snowplow, and congratulate the winning students in an exciting way,” said Mark Beggs, Manager of Roads and Parks. “Seeing the kids smiling faces today means the contest was a success.”

The winning name is proudly affixed to the new single-axle snowplow used by the Roads department for winter maintenance. Other creative entries were Snowdozer, Snowflake, Frostbite, and The Icer. Thanks to our local schools for participating.